NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Employment Details
Uist & Barra Hospital, Isle of Benbecula HS7 5LA
HealthCare Assistant
15 hours
Band 2 – £25,694 to £27,900 pro rata + £1,406 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata
Responsibilities
Applicants should be committed to providing a high standard of care and interacting well within a multi‑disciplinary team. They will be based predominantly on the ward but may be asked to work in A&E, outpatients and Local scopes following appropriate training.
Requirements
Successful candidates must achieve Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers and comply with the Code of Conduct within three months of full‑time employment (up to six months for part‑time workers). They must also register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
Contact Information
For informal enquiries please contact Elizabeth Bak, Senior Charge Nurse, Tel No 01870 603626 or Elizabeth.bak@nhs.scot.
For further queries call 01851 762027.
Further Information
More details: www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk.
Opening and Closing
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.
Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.
Closing Date: 26th December 2025
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